gale force
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A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025
But, other times that light breeze is more like a gale force along the shore.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025
At the start of night two, I was going up a mountain and it was raining and there were gale force winds so the snow was melting and I kept falling down.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
Additionally, winds over the water may reach gale force at times creating dangerous boating conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025
The gale force wind tore the crests from the rollers, covering the men and boats with a layer of ice.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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